• Payroll Specialist

    Robert Half Accountemps (Chula Vista, CA)


    Description

    Robert Half is working with a leading organization in the education industry for a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist in the San Diego area. This contract-to-permanent role is an excellent opportunity for someone with payroll experience who is looking to contribute their skills to support an organization focused on empowering students and educators. If you excel at ensuring payroll accuracy, managing compliance requirements, and working collaboratively, this position may be right for you!

    Responsibilities:

    + Process and maintain accurate payroll records for biweekly or monthly payroll runs, covering salaried and hourly staff

    + Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local wage and hour laws, including education-specific payroll regulations

    + Manage payroll adjustments relating to benefits deductions, retirement contributions, garnishments, and other employee changes

    + Collaborate with HR to confirm payroll inputs such as new employees, terminations, and position changes are processed timely and accurately

    + Reconcile payroll accounts and prepare reports, including detailed payroll summaries, for the education institution’s leadership team

    + Respond to employee inquiries regarding pay, taxes, deductions, or time reporting, ensuring professional and timely communication

    + Support internal and external audits by providing payroll-related data and documentation

     

    Implement opportunities for process improvements and streamline payroll workflows specific to the education industry’s needs

    Requirements

    + 3+ years of payroll processing experience, preferably within the education or public sector

    + Proficiency in payroll software such as ADP, Ceridian, or Paylocity; experience with education-specific payroll systems is strongly preferred

    + Strong understanding of payroll laws and regulations, including ACA, FLSA, and tax withholding guidelines

    + Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables, v-lookups, and formulas

    + Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

    + Exceptional communication skills and customer service attitude to collaborate with employees and cross-functional teams

    Preferred Qualifications:

    + Experience managing payroll for unionized or multi-location operations specific to the education industry

    + Familiarity with education-specific benefits programs such as 403(b) retirement savings plans

    + Background in dealing with grants and funding-related payroll scenarios is a plus

     

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